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Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for Feb 16,null, 2014
*No theme this week*
Please read this post for the guidelines and FAQ for Selfy Sunday.
http://goo.gl/SKnkZ8
Your photo can be taken the week before the event up until 8:00 AM EST Monday Feb. 17/14. Older photos posted will be removed from the event.
Please only post one photo to the event and that photo should ideally be taken the weekend or the week prior to the event.
Again, please no dipping into the archives.
As always have some fun.
Everyone is looking forward to some great selfies.
Any questions, We have 18 moderators in the Art of Self Portraiture community who can help you along the way.
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UPLOADING
The event will be open for uploading photos at 9:00 PM on the Saturday before.
Click the Add Photos button in the event to upload your images.
This is a Public event open to all.
Any questions, again please check the FAQs. http://goo.gl/SKnkZ8
Cheers,
Jeff﻿

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for Dec 1/13.
*Theme This week: 'Tis the Season*
Please read this post for the guidelines and FAQ for Selfy Sunday.
http://goo.gl/SKnkZ8
*You photo can be taken the week before the event up until 8:00 AM EST Monday Dec. 2/13* Older photos posted will be removed from the event*
Please only post one photo to the event and that photo should ideally be taken the weekend or the week prior to the event.
*Again, please no dipping into the archives.*
As always have some fun.
Everyone is looking forward to some great selfies.
Any questions, We have 18 moderators in the Art of Self Portraiture community who can help you along the way.
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UPLOADING
The event will be open for uploading photos at 9:00 PM on the Saturday before.
Click the Add Photos button in the event to upload your images.
This is a Public event open to all.
Any questions, again please check the FAQs. http://goo.gl/SKnkZ8
Cheers,
Jeff﻿

Welcome to *The Selfy Sunday Project* for September 22/13.
No theme for this week.
Everyone is looking forward to some great selfies, have fun.
Any questions, We have 18 moderators in the Art of Self Portraiture community who can help you along the way.
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UPLOADING
The event will be open for uploading photos at 9:00 PM on the Saturday before.
Click the Add Photos button in the event to upload your images.
This is a Public event open to all.
Any questions, again please check the FAQs.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for August 25/13.
An open week this week so now particular theme.
You can certainly take some inspiration for +Jeff Moreau who has graciously let us use one of his fantastic selfies as our event cover photo.
Jeff likes to get outside, get wet and get some air most of the time for his selfies. Check out his album here - http://goo.gl/qvFEVg
Everyone is looking forward to some great selfies, have fun.
Any questions, We have 17 moderators in the Art of Self Portraiture community who can help you along the way.
___________________
UPLOADING
The event will be open for uploading photos at 9:00 PM on the Saturday before.
Click the Add Photos button in the event to upload your images.
This is a Public event open to all.
Any questions, again please check the FAQs.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for July 28/13.
This weeks theme: *In The Shadows*
I am looking for something mysterious, something hidden but you are perhaps wanting to reveal. Something secret maybe! Its up to your interpretation.
I would like to thanks +Leighton Smith for the use of you fantastic Selfy from last year as the event cover photo.
Everyone is looking forward to some great Selfies, have fun.
Any questions, We have 17 moderators in the Art of Self Portraiture who can help you along the way.
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UPLOADING
The event will be open for uploading photos at 9:00 PM on the Saturday before.
Click the Add Photos button in the event to upload your images.
This is a Public event open to all.
Any questions, again please check the FAQs.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

This is the Event for our August 2013 Self Portrait Challenge: Long Exposure. Here is where you enter your ONE Self Portrait using long exposure techniques. Your photo must have been captured this month. This Event remains open until 11:59 CST August 31st, so you have until then to create and enter your best photo from this month. Please read all rules (scroll down). Not adhering to rules will get you disqualified.
*Tutorial*
Need some tips for this challenge? Have no fear! That's why we're here. :) The amazing @106324582128454068388 put together a tremendous Long Exposure Self Porturaits Tutorial - find it here: http://goo.gl/vYb47H
Check out the tutorial and then _get creative_. Wow us! There is so much you can do with this technique, so really try a few different things and find what works best for you.
*Prizes*
1 Year of @118357019708110162087 Pro http://www.smugmug.com/pro
@100266938567862344330 Sling O' Matic 20 Sling Bag http://goo.gl/UZh1N
@101789561086090624750 Gift Code in the amount of $43.95 http://www.capturingcouture.com
Please circle these sponsors - they make these prizes possible, so having them circled is a requirement to be a winner.
There will be 3 winners. 1st place winner selects choice of 3 prizes. 2nd place selects choice of 2 remaining prizes. 3rd place receives the remaining prize. Winners must respond within 24 hours of being contacted or new winners will be chosen.
At the end of the month, the Owners and Moderators of The Art of Self Portraiture Community will vote on the submissions and choose 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners. Please note that this is subjective (art always is!) and so we'll be basing our votes purely on our own opinions. Everyone who enters a photo is already a winner, of course. :)
Please Remember These Rules:
*Enter Only Your Own Work
*Enter Only ONE Photo
*Only SELF PORTRAITS
*Must adhere to this month's theme.
*Photo Must Be Taken in August 2013
*Can Only Win Once Every 6 Months
*Winners Must Respond Within 24 Hours of Contact
*Circle Our Prize Sponsors
*No Trickery or Spamming
*We Reserve The Right To Remove Entries for Misconduct
*Anything Outside Guidelines/Rules Disqualifies A Participant

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for July 28/13.
Its been a very busy summer, so I am slacking. *No theme this week* , but I do promise a theme for the next project in two weeks.
Everyone is looking forward to some great Selfies.
Any questions, We have 17 moderators in the Art of Self Portraiture who can help you along the way.
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UPLOADING
The event will be open for uploading photos at 9:00 PM on the Saturday before.
Click the Add Photos button in the event to upload your images.
This is a Public event open to all.
Any questions, again please check the FAQs.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

@110538600381916983600 ► *❶st Contest*
Theme: *Natural Water Photos* includes all
Seascape-, Waterfall-, River-, Lake- Photos, etc.
by @117000139571713536948 & @110806949181190360839
*Contest Rules:*
● Sign in to the Contest with a short comment!
● *Photos must be your own photos and work!*
● Max *10 Photos* per participating Photographer
● Photos must be uploaded to this *❶st Contest–Page*
● Please add @110538600381916983600 & @105124330145456519952 to your circles,
as well as @117000139571713536948 & @110806949181190360839
● Post a short own comment to your photo incl. location
● You can also give +1 to your own photo!
● Please be fair and comment also to other photos!
● Please share this ► *❶st Contest* Invitation in your stream!
● Please invite your Google+ Friends and Followers.
● *Don't upload BW-Monochrome Photos!*
There is also a Contest of the Page:
@118354348104191320538
● Don't delete the automatically shared Contest Photos
in your stream! So you will get more +1
*The best 100 ►TOP Photos on Google+◄* will be shared
also at the Page: @110538600381916983600 and in
our Community: *TOP Photos on G+*
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/102730381095199131702
*The 3 ►TOP Photos◄* of the *Winners* will be shared also
in the stream of @117000139571713536948 & @110806949181190360839
*All participating Photographers will be incuded in*
*public shared circles of *
@117000139571713536948 & @110806949181190360839
& @110538600381916983600 & @105124330145456519952
*The final decision about the winners is made by an international and independent jury!*
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Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for July 14/13.
No theme this week, its is a free for all.
Everyone is looking forward to some great Selfies.
Any questions, We have 17 moderators in the Art of Self Portraiture who can help you along the way.
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UPLOADING
The event will be open for uploading photos at 9:00 PM on the Saturday before.
Click the Add Photos button in the event to upload your images.
This is a Public event open to all.
Any questions, again please check the FAQs.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for June 15/13.
No theme this week folks. Its a free for all so get creative.
Like always everyone is looking forward to some great Selfies.
We have 16 moderators who can help you along the way.
___________________________
UPLOADING
The event will be open for uploading photos at 9:00 PM on the Saturday before.
Click the Add Photos button in the event to upload your images.
This is a Public event open to all.
Any questions, again please check the FAQs.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for June 2/13.
The theme for this week is *I've got the music in me*
Again this can be taken literally or metaphorically but basically since we have have some love or appreciation for music I would like to see that incorporated into your selfy.
Like always everyone is looking forward to some great Selfies.
We have 17 moderators who can help you along the way.
_____________________________
UPLOADING
The event will be open for uploading photos at 9:00 PM on the Saturday before.
Click the Add Photos button in the event to upload your images.
This is a Public event open to all.
Any questions, again please check the FAQs.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to *The Selfy Sunday Project* for *May 19/13.*
No theme for this week.
I want to thank +Jason Jakober for allowing us to use his fantastic "Selfy" from a previous project as the *event cover*.
Like always everyone is looking forward to some great Selfies.
We have 17 moderators who can help you along the way.
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*UPLOADING*
The event will be open for uploading photos at 9:00 PM on the Saturday before.
Click the *Add Photos* button in the event to upload your images.
This is a Public event open to all.
Any questions, again please check the FAQs.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for May 5/13.
Mini Theme this week: *The great outdoors*
Spring as finally sprung and it's time to get out and show us your surroundings in your selfy.
There are 17 moderators who can assist you along the way with SPP.
The Selfy Sunday Project is the cornerstone event in the Art of Self Portraiture Community. This Community was designed as a place to share self portraits and to learn, grow, and challenge one another.
The Selfy Sunday Project allows everyone to share their results on a bi-weekly basis all in one event.
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Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EST.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let post here in the community.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for April 20/13.
*No theme for this week.*
But feel free to be inspired by;
April Self Portrait Challenge: Selective Color / Textures
event link is here - http://goo.gl/2yyYV
And this great tutorial from +Tamara Pruessner
Selective Coloring and Textures: Choosing Appropriately
Link is here: http://goo.gl/AsgK3
There are 15 moderators who can assist you along the way with SPP.
The Selfy Sunday Project is the cornerstone event in the Art of Self Portraiture Community. This Community was designed as a place to share self portraits and to learn, grow, and challenge one another.
The Selfy Sunday Project allows everyone to share their results on a bi-weekly basis all in one event.
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Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EST.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let post here in the community.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for April 7/13.
*Theme*: *True Colors*
What we are looking for is a dominant color element in your Selfy. It could be in the shot itself or in the processing or in a combination of both. The meaning of the color in the shot will be up to the photographer. Metaphorical and or literal interpretations are welcome of course.
There are 16 moderators who can assist you along the way with SPP.
The Selfy Sunday Project is the cornerstone event in the Art of Self Portraiture Community. This Community was designed as a place to share self portraits and to learn, grow, and challenge one another.
The Selfy Sunday Project allows everyone to share their results on a bi-weekly basis all in one event.
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Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EST.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let post here in the community.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for March 24/13.
Coming off our monumental "Film Noir" themed SSP we will be free styling it this week so *no theme* but please consider our
March *Self Portrait Challenge: Face Close Ups! Event* here
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/ckh29md3mvj0g8pa5ch8gks426g
for some inspiration.
There are 16 moderators who can assist you along the way with SPP.
The Selfy Sunday Project is the cornerstone event in the Art of Self Portraiture Community. This Community was designed as a place to share self portraits and to learn, grow, and challenge one another.
The Selfy Sunday Project allows everyone to share their results on a bi-weekly basis all in one event.
__
Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EST.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let post here in the community.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for March 10/13.
*Theme:* *Film Noir*
A hint of mystery and intrigue should creep its way into your selfy this weekend.
Think, moody, dark, dramatic and yes your shot should be in B&W to still be true to the classic style of noir.
As always there are 16 moderators who can assist you along the way with SPP.
The Selfy Sunday Project is the cornerstone event in the Art of Self Portraiture Community. This Community was designed as a place to share self portraits and to learn, grow, and challenge one another.
The Selfy Sunday Project allows everyone to share their results on a bi-weekly basis all in one event.
_Thanks to +Sinead Sam McKeown for her great Selfy as the event cover_
Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EST.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let post here in the community.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

This is the Event for our March 2013 Self Portrait Challenge: Face Close Ups. Here is where you enter your ONE Face Close Up / Eye Macro Photo Submission. Your photo must have been captured this month. This Event remains open until 11:59 CST March 31st, so you have until then to select and enter your best photo from this month. _*Please read all rules (scroll down). Not adhering to rules will get you disqualified.*_
Need some tips for getting a great photo for this challenge? Have no fear! That's why we're here. :) @106324582128454068388 put together a fabulous Face Close Ups & Eye Macros Tutorial - find it here: http://goo.gl/XrNpu
*Prizes*
1 Year of @118357019708110162087 Basic http://www.smugmug.com/photos/photo-sharing-features
@101789561086090624750 Discontinued Camera Strap - nobody else can get these anymore. :) http://www.capturingcouture.com
Please circle these sponsors - they make these prizes possible, so having them circled is a requirement to be a winner.
There will be 2 winners. 1st place winner selects choice of prizes. 2nd place receives remaining prize. Winners must respond within 24 hours of being contacted or new winners will be chosen.
At the end of the month, the Owners and Moderators of The Art of Self Portraiture Community will vote on the submissions and choose 1st & 2nd place winners. Please note that this is subjective (art always is!) and so we'll be basing our votes purely on our own opinions. Everyone who enters a photo is already a winner, of course. :)
*Please Remember These Rules:*
*Enter Only Your Own Work
*Enter Only ONE Photo
*Only SELF PORTRAITS
*Must adhere to this month's theme.
*Photo Must Be Taken in March 2013
*Winners Must Respond Within 24 Hours of Contact
*Circle Our Prize Sponsors
*No Trickery or Spamming
*We Reserve The Right To Remove Entries for Misconduct
*Anything Outside Guidelines/Rules Disqualifies A Participant

Welcome to *The Selfy Sunday Project* for February 24/13.
We will be free styling it this week so *no theme* but please consider our
*February Self Portrait Challenge: Action Shots!* Event here
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/ci7r3aj6abfk20gkoldmtjifi2o
for some inspiration.
There are 16 moderators who can assist you along the way with SPP.
The Selfy Sunday Project is the cornerstone event in the Art of Self Portraiture Community. This Community was designed as a place to share self portraits and to learn, grow, and challenge one another.
The Selfy Sunday Project allows everyone to share their results on a bi-weekly basis all in one event.
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Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EST.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let post here in the community.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for February 10/13.
*No theme for this week, just an open project.*
There are 16 moderators who can assist you along the way with SPP.
The Selfy Sunday Project is the cornerstone event in the Art of Self Portraiture Community. This Community was designed as a place to share self portraits and to learn, grow, and challenge one another.
The Selfy Sunday Project allows everyone to share their results on a bi-weekly basis all in one event.
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Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EST.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let post here in the community.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for January 27/13.
Theme: *"Book 'em, Danno"*
For those who are not quite sure who Jack Lord was or what Hawaii Five O (old and new is) - check here for some context or just Google it!
http://youtu.be/AepyGm9Me6w
*Two ways of interpreting this theme. You can either go the Hawaiian route with dress, scene or background or the police/cop theme, a "mug shot" or a dynamic nut busting crime fighter like Jack Lord.*
_Just remember to..._
*"Book 'em, Danno" *
Selfy Sunday will continue on it's bi-weekly schedule and will be the cornerstone event of The Art of the Self Portrait community.
There are 15 moderators who can assist you along the way with SPP.
This Community was designed as a place to share self portraits and to learn, grow, and challenge one another. The Selfy Sunday Project allows everyone to share their results on a bi-weekly basis all in one event.
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Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EDT.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let post here in the community.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for *Jan. 13/13.*
There is no _theme_ this week. We are open for any artistic interpretation that you may bring to your selfy.
*A big thanks to +C.J. Sros for the use (or re-use) of his fantastic selfy from last year as the event cover.*
Selfy Sunday is the cornerstone event of The Art of the Self Portrait community.
There are 17 moderators who can assist you along the way with SPP.
This Community was designed as a place to share self portraits and to learn, grow, and challenge one another. The Selfy Sunday Project allows everyone to share their results on a bi-weekly basis all in one event.
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Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EDT.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let post here in the community.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for December 30/12.
*Theme*: "The Best of 2012"
Take a chance to show everyone what was "good" in 2012 through your self portrait.
Something positive, something happy, perhaps something that changed your life for the better. Lets wrap up 2012 with a smile. It has been such a great year for the Selfy Sunday Project and we look forward to 2013 as part of The Art of Self Portraiture Community.
Selfy Sunday will continue on it's bi-weekly schedule and will be the cornerstone event of The Art of the Self Portrait community.
There are 17 moderators who can assist you along the way with SPP.
This Community was designed as a place to share self portraits and to learn, grow, and challenge one another. The Selfy Sunday Project allows everyone to share their results on a bi-weekly basis all in one event.
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Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EDT.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let post here in the community.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for December 16/12.
_Please note, there is no theme this week!_
I would like to also welcome everyone to the new Community home of The Selfy Sunday Project, The Art of Self Portraiture. Selfy Sunday will definitely benefit from being part of this great community, co-owned by myself and the lovely +Lotus Carroll
Selfy Sunday will continue on it's bi-weekly schedule and will be the cornerstone event of The Art of the Self Portrait community.
There are 17 moderators who can assist you along the way with SPP.
This Community was designed as a place to share self portraits and to learn, grow, and challenge one another. The Selfy Sunday Project allows everyone to share their results on a bi-weekly basis all in one event.
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Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EDT.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let post here in the community.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for *December 2/12*
_PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOT FOR THIS SUNDAY, NOV. 25/12._
Theme: *Bond, James Bond!*
I want to see Selfy's that are inspired by *007* and the James Bond films. Lots exotic locations, action packed chases as well as numerous villains and sexy leading ladies to offer inspiration here. Or just stick to a more general "SPY" or cloak and dagger noire theme.
Either way it should be fun. _Props may come in handy here!_
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The Halloween SSP was the scariest, most ghoulish, terrifying Selfy Sunday ever. The submissions were amazing. Well done everyone.
As always I want to thank +LaDonna Pride for all of her hard work and she will be helping along the way as our co-host.
Thanks everyone we are all looking forward to some great Selfies.
Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EDT.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let myself or LaDonna know. Or check the +Selfy Sunday page for updates.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to *The Selfy Sunday Project* for November 11/12
This will be an "open" project this week so no theme.
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The Halloween SSP was the scariest, most ghoulish, terrifying Selfy Sunday ever. The submissions were amazing. Well done everyone.
As always I want to thank +LaDonna Pride for all of her hard work and she will be helping along the way as our co-host.
Thanks everyone we are all looking forward to some great Selfies.
Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
_______________________
UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EDT.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let myself or LaDonna know. Or check the +Selfy Sunday page for updates.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to *The Selfy Sunday Project* for October 28/12
Theme: *Halloween*
Show us some your best ghostly, ghoulish, monstrously good selfies or just have some fun with a costume or make-up.
A big thanks to +Christina Lawrie for let me use her fantastic selfy from last years SSP Halloween.
This was one of our most creative Selfy Sundays from last year so looking forward to some over the top creativity with these shots.
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Thanks to +LaDonna Pride like in the past she will be helping along the way as our co-host.
Thanks everyone we are all looking forward to some great Selfies.
Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
_______________________
UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EDT.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let myself or LaDonna know. Or check the +Selfy Sunday page for updates.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

_The +UK Photography Community cordially invite you to take part in a celebration of images photographed in United Kingdom, shared by professional and nonprofessional photographers - no exclusions_
*EVERYONE IS INVITED ~ PUBLIC EVENT*
*this is a FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY/MONDAY event*
↓ *WHAT to post.....* _please scroll down to read the whole post_
*Your image/s MUST have been photographed in the United Kingdom, please make sure you add a comment under the photo about the image's relevance to the UK*
*THREE PICTURES per person for the duration of the event MAX please.*
_please note_
*You do not have to be based in the UK to share an image in this event.*
_please only share your own images_
_naughty people posting more images than mentioned above or anything that is not UK related will be shamed or worse_ ;)
*HOW TO JOIN THE COMMUNITY*
If you are *based in the UK* and are not yet a member of the +UK Photography Community
*** please ensure your profile clearly states where you are in the country
*** add the page to your circles (we cannot share your images unless you do)
*** follow this link http://goo.gl/QaExO to view the Regions available and indicate which region/s you would like to be added to with a comment here in the event stream, you can "+" mention the admin for your area if you wish - you will find out who that is by viewing the tags in the image, hover your mouse over the circles*
If you are not based in the UK and would like to follow our posts please add us to your circles :O))
_if you're stuck please just ask_
More information ..._please scroll down_
*_Once you have posted your image, locate the image in the Event stream & add some information about the image and yourself. Please feel free to post a short note and links to you elsewhere on the web if you wish. PLEASE NOTE if you do not add a comment about the image's relevance to the UK the image WILL be removed._*
*WHEN .... the Event will start and end*
*when the event starts a red button will appear at the top saying something like 'add photo'. You can either select and add a photo from your existing albums or upload a new one directly to the event from your computer. There is no opportunity to add any text though at the time you post so you would add the additional info as a comment under your image which should be right at the top of the stream depending how busy it is.*
Find out when this Event *starts* in your time zone here http://goo.gl/bBTGe
Event will be open for posting images from 6pm GMT (ish) this Friday 12th October 2012 - you will not be able to add images until then - Event *closes* Monday 15th October 2012.
See link for your time zone http://goo.gl/VkaDx
_We are looking forward to getting seeing your images_ :O))
Best Wishes from the +UK Photography Community
ADMINS: A~ Z by region
*London Re

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for October 14/12
*Theme: Where is the Love*
Show us what you love, who you love, how you love, an act of love or kindness, a passion, a desire, maybe a simple heartfelt wish but remember all within the context of a self portrait.
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The past weeks SSP was incredible with 200 photos uploaded and the submissions were amazing. Well done everyone.
As always I want to thank +LaDonna Pride for all of her hard work and she will be helping along the way as our co-host.
Thanks everyone we are all looking forward to some great Selfies.
Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EDT.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let myself or LaDonna know. Or check the +Selfy Sunday page for updates.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to *The Selfy Sunday Project* for Sept. 30/12
*No theme this week.* The past weeks SSP was incredible and the submissions were frightful to say the least.
As always I want to thank +LaDonna Pride for all of her hard work and she will be helping along the way as our co-host.
Thanks everyone we are all looking forward to some great Selfies.
Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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UPLOADING
The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EDT.
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let myself or LaDonna know. Or check the +Selfy Sunday page for updates.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for Sept. 16/12
*Theme*: *Tales from the Dark Side*
Otherwise know as a warm up for Halloween. Show us your dark side. It it could be spooky or scary, sinister or moody, perhaps your alter ego, but I know you have been there, now its time to bring it out.
_Well lets not be too sinister - we are here to have some fun !_
As always the lovely +LaDonna Pride will be helping along the way as our co-host. Thanks so much +LaDonna Pride .﻿
Thanks everyone we are all looking forward to some great Selfies.
Selfy Sunday FAQ can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check there first if you have any questions. Thanks
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*UPLOADING*
*The event will open for uploading at 9:00 PM EDT.*
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let myself or LaDonna know. Or check the +Selfy Sunday page for updates.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

Hey guess what! *Macro Monday* is going to try out using events *this week, 9/3* instead of next!
*REMINDER*
1 - This week's (optional) theme-within-a-theme is *ABSTRACT!*
2 - Select "Going" on the Event. Click into the event and select "Upload Photo" to add yours!
3 - View the slide show option to browse the other participants' photos.
4 - Because this Monday is a US holiday the curators, +Kelli Seeger Kim, +Jennifer Eden and +Kerry Murphy will be getting in some extra family time and enjoying the long weekend. We will be around but in a more limited capacity. :)
Happy Macroing!

Welcome to *The Selfy Sunday Project* for Sept. 2/12
The Selfy Sunday Project has switched over to the GPlus "Event Mode" which should help in previous issues with the shared album format.
*There is no theme this week as we move to the event mode*
I will announce the SSP Event one week prior to the actual event time.
+LaDonna Pride will be helping along the way as our co-host. Thanks so much +LaDonna Pride .
Like always everyone is looking forward to some great Selfies.
*Selfy Sunday FAQ* can be found here.
http://goo.gl/ngQeF
Please check _there_ first if you have any questions. Thanks
_______________________________
*UPLOADING*
You can upload your photo by viewing the event and clicking on the "Add Photos" button.
This is a Public event open to everyone.
Any questions, again please check the FAQ or let myself or LaDonna know. Or check the +Selfy Sunday page for updates.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

This circle contains people who are very active on Google+. These are people who will share and re-post your circles and other content. This is a good circle to connect with each other and gain followers. I highly suggest adding each person in this Circle to your circles as they are likely to interact with you.﻿

Elite Team AG Friends Circle 400Hey my friends. Good morning/evening to all! Circle brings together nice and interesting peopleIf you want to be a part of my best shared circles, this is the circle, you may want to add and share circle.Share The Circle And Boost Your Visibility On G+1. Add us to your circles, if you haven't done so already2. +1 this circle3. Publicly share this circle to public, your circles and extended circles.4. If possible, leave a comment on this circle so we know you have done the three steps above.Please make sure you do it on the original post or I won't notice it More you share more you get!Hi everybody, here is the circle of Circle AG. They have made it to the Loyal FollowersCircle without getting tired of spreading.AG Circle contains highly active membersof GooglePlus. If you want to engage with most activemembers you should ADD this circle.I would love to thank to each and every person who have joined the ride with us.Thank you very much! Iappreciate your dedication and hard work.I don't wish to offend anyone on the internet, so if you would like to be removed from my shared circles, please send me a private message and I won't share your profile in the future. The only way being shared will affect you is that you will get notifications that people have added you. You are under no obligation to add them back to your circles. If you don't add them back, they will most likely remove you from their circles after some time.﻿*****************************************************In the "Special Circle No. 100" will be people who share these three parts, each own circuit. So there will be only one "Special Circle"...I apologize if I made any mistake, I will correct it... Thanks again for your SUPPORT !!!*******************************************************#circle #circleshare #circlesharing #circles #sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircleoftheday #shared #circle #circles #public #publiccircle #circleshare #circlesharing #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #morefollowers #sharingcircles

This is a shared circle of people that help G+ to grow.Share and be shared.If you like this Circle, please share this post and Circle. If you want to be in the next circle, share this circle and post a comment here! #business #linkedlocalnetwork #ecommerce #circlesharing #global #Denmark #copenhagen #france #Paris #USA #Chicago #Palatine #Mtprospect #California #losangeles #Illinois #speakers #authors #education #notforprofit #marketing #telemarketing #sales ﻿

A circle including people who are very active on Google+If you received a notification, please re-share to your circlesIf you’d like to be added to the next circle share: • +1 this circle • Share this circle to PUBLIC • Include me in your circles • Comment on this post #CirclingCircles #SharedCircles #CircleSharing #SharingCircles #PublicCircles #ShareMyCircles #CircleDistribution #GooglePlusEngagementCircleShare #HappySharing #SocializeCircles #CirclePlus #CircleMagic #CircleCount ﻿

If you received the notice you are in this circle, then well done.If you would like to be included in the next Circle Share, you only have to do these simple steps:1 - Include me in your circles (If you haven't already)2 - Share the circle (Publicly) - (cc) me in the comments on the share and I can add you to the next circle immediately. Otherwise I may not notice your activity!3 - Add +1 to the post.4 - Leave a comment if you like.5 - Add the circle or just check it out.Follow your dreams, Share and Be Shared.More you share more you get! :)Thanks!﻿#circles #Botswana #krabi #thailand #phuket #vietnam #vietnam #hanoi #vietnam #ho_chi_minh_city #ahrain #iran #iran #tehran #iraq #iraq #baghdad #iraq #basra #israel #israel #tel_aviv #jordan #jordan #amman #kuwait #lebanon #lebanon #beirut #oman #oman #muscat #qatar #qatar #doha #saudi_arabia

*If You recieve this message You are included in circle !!!To get in, and to ensure you stay in #thebestfriends circle you need to do the following:1. Include me in your circles...!!!2. Add the circle if you can, if not try again later.3. Plus this post...!!4. Publicly share this circle...!!5. Leave a comment on this circle so I know you have done the three steps above...!!!*#photography #circlesharingforthepeopleplc #sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircleoftheday #Japan #Jersey #Jordan #Kazakhstan #Kenya #Kiribati #Latvia #Lebanon #Lesotho #Liberia #Libyan #Arab #Jamahiriya #Liechtenstein #Lithuania #Luxembourg #Macao #Macedonia #Madagascar #Malawi #Malaysia #Maldives #Mali #Malta #Marshall #Islands #Martinique #Mauritania #Mauritius #Monaco

Let's break 500 shares again and keep the momentum going! These are the best of the best engagers from all walks of life. Give yourself a little diversity and add these great people to your circles.➤ To be added into the next share, follow these simple steps: 1) Add the circle2) Plus the original post3) Share the circle publicly (and with your circles/extended circles)4) Comment on the original post when complete #circleshare #circlesharing #sharedcircles #sharingcircles #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircleoftheday #circlesunday #share #shared #followers #addcircles #publicsharedcircles #share #addpeople #addcircle #addfriends #circle #socialmedia #circleoftheday #circles #followers #gpluslist #publicsharedcircles #sharedcircleoftheday #Sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #Sharingcircles #topofthepeople #googlecircleshare #googleplus #sharingiscaring #sharingmeansthankyou #socialmedia

This circle contains people who are very active on Google+.People in this Circle are top google+ engagers and great resharers. These are people that will share and re-post your circles and other content. This is a good circle to connect with each other and gain followers. I highly suggest adding each person in this Circle to your circles as they are likely to interact with you.If you want to continue or wish to get in the next version, please complete 1-4 below.INSTRUCTIONS1. Add me to your circles, if you haven't done so already.2. +1 this circle.3. Publicly share this circle to public, your circles and extended circles.4. Comment to inform me that you have done the above three things.#themecircle #magnetixcircles #sharedpubliccircles #circleoftheday #circlemeup #addcircle #bestcircle #coolcircle #cookies #sharedcircles #ripplescircle #follow4follow #followme #engagerscircle #publicsharedcircles #circlegeek #sharedcircleoftheday﻿

If you received the notice you are in this circle, then well done.If you would like to be included in the next Circle Share, you only have to do these simple steps:1 - Include me in your circles (If you haven't already)2 - Share the circle (Publicly) - (cc) me in the comments on the share and I can add you to the next circle immediately. Otherwise I may not notice your activity!3 - Add +1 to the post.4 - Leave a comment if you like.5 - Add the circle or just check it out.Follow your dreams, Share and Be Shared.More you share more you get! :)Thanks!﻿#circles #circleshare #sharedcircle #circlesharing #followers #social #sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #circleshared #sharedcircleoftheday #addmetoyourcircles #awesomepeople #circlecount #newfollowers #googleplus #meetingpeoplecircle﻿

Hey my friends. Good morning/evening to all! Circle brings together nice and interesting peopleIf you want to be a part of my best shared circles, this is the circle, you may want to add and share circle.Share The Circle And Boost Your Visibility On G+1. Add us to your circles, if you haven't done so already2. +1 this circle3. Publicly share this circle to public, your circles and extended circles.4. If possible, leave a comment on this circle so we know you have done the three steps above.Please make sure you do it on the original post or I won't notice it More you share more you get!#circleoftheday #circleoftheweek #circleoftheday #topofthecircle #howtoenlargecircle #enlargecircle #thursdaycircle #share #weekendcircle #weekend #weekendfun #circles #circleyoushare #publiccircle #sharedcircles #addcircle #sharedpubliccircles #circleshare #publicsharedcircles #circleoftheweek #circlesharing #sharedcircle #circleshare #circle #googleplus #google #thankyou ﻿

This circle contains people who are very active on Google+.People in this Circle are top google+ engagers and great resharers. These are people that will share and re-post your circles and other content. This is a good circle to connect with each other and gain followers. I highly suggest adding each person in this Circle to your circles as they are likely to interact with you.If you want to continue or wish to get in the next version, please complete 1-4 below.INSTRUCTIONS1. Add me to your circles, if you haven't done so already.2. +1 this circle.3. Publicly share this circle to public, your circles and extended circles.4. Comment to inform me that you have done the above three things.#themecircle #magnetixcircles #sharedpubliccircles #circleoftheday #circlemeup #addcircle #bestcircle #coolcircle #cookies #sharedcircles #ripplescircle #follow4follow #followme #engagerscircle #publicsharedcircles #circlegeek #sharedcircleoftheday﻿

This is a shared circle of people that help G+ to grow.Share and be shared.*If you like this Circle, please share this post and Circle.If you want to be in the next circle, share this circle and post a comment here!*﻿

This is a shared circle of people that help G+ to grow.Share and be shared.*If you like this Circle, please share this post and Circle.If you want to be in the next circle, share this circle and post a comment here!*#circleshare #circlesharing #circlequeen ﻿

Hi and welcome to Exposure.If you have received this notification you have been invited to join in the exposure circle Edition: 2nd November – 9th November 2014.This page/circle is dedicated to G+ photographers and their photographs. Please circle exposure and its members so we can all share and also see some great photography at the same time!! How to get involvedPhotographersIf you are a photographer (professional or amateur) and would like to be included:THE RULES!!!1 Plus and publicly share this original post ( the sharing is not obligatory but much appreciated as it helps to spread the word for all involved) 2 Add a comment and a link to one of your recent photographs to the original post so that others can see your work. (Original work only please).3 Add +exposure to your friends 4 OPTIONAL COMPETITION:There will be a weekly Exposure competition where you can add ONE photograph from your recent posts. A first, second and third place will be awarded and shared on the exposure stream each week! ADD ONLY ONE PHOTO IN THE COMPETITION: https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c718tj10d42127mvt1520qkhnl0 5 The winner of each week will be added to the exposure winner’s hall of fame and then go forward to the end of year exposure photograph of the year competition as voted for by the exposure members.6 You are also most welcome to join the exposure community where you can: Post your photos (more than one if you like!!)Add your photographs to be critiqued by other members – honest but kind pleaseAdd a link to you circlesAdd a link to your photography websiteAdd a link to some photography newsAdd a link to photography articlesRead all the latest Exposure news!!https://plus.google.com/communities/101671655972389351135Sharing the Exposure circleBy sharing and promoting the circle on your stream, others will not only see this photography but it will also help promote the work of others. This should lead to more fun and engagement for all concerned! Please share on your stream publicly ( or with many circles as possible!!) ﻿

Increase your following with our Amazing CirclesNext circles to include only those resharing thisEven if you are included in this circle, Add me, +1 , comment and share this to be included in next 2 circles (after 12 Hours)Want to grow your follower list? Need more followers? Join my circles now To be added to the Circle you have to do these simple steps: 1 - include me in your circles 2 - Click add people and create your circle 3 - share the circle (include yourself) 4 - add +1 to the post(Comment on the original post so that I know you have shared)#powercircle #sharedcircle #topsharedcircle #circleoftheday #sharedcircle #trustinme #circlesharing #circleshare #circles #circleoftheday #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircles #share #vipsnowballcircle #sharedcircleoftheday #sharewithyou #followme #followers #followback #circle #googleplus #coolpeople #circleshare #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #circleshare #circlesharing #fullcircleshare #powercircle #sharedcircle

Fresh AdditionIncrease your following with our Amazing CirclesNext circles to include only those resharing thisEven if you are included in this circle, Add me, +1 , comment and share this to be included in next 2 circles (after 12 Hours)Want to grow your follower list? Need more followers? Join my circles now To be added to the Circle you have to do these simple steps: 1 - include me in your circles 2 - Click add people and create your circle 3 - share the circle (include yourself) 4 - add +1 to the post(Comment on the original post so that I know you have shared)#powercircle #sharedcircle #topsharedcircle #circleoftheday #sharedcircle #trustinme #circlesharing #circleshare #circles #circleoftheday #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircles #share #vipsnowballcircle #sharedcircleoftheday #sharewithyou #followme #followers #followback #circle #googleplus #coolpeople #circleshare #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #circleshare #circlesharing #fullcircleshare #powercircle #sha

Fresh AdditionIncrease your following with our Amazing CirclesNext circles to include only those resharing thisEven if you are included in this circle, Add me, +1 , comment and share this to be included in next 2 circles (after 12 Hours)Want to grow your follower list? Need more followers? Join my circles now To be added to the Circle you have to do these simple steps: 1 - include me in your circles 2 - Click add people and create your circle 3 - share the circle (include yourself) 4 - add +1 to the post(Comment on the original post so that I know you have shared)#powercircle #sharedcircle #topsharedcircle #circleoftheday #sharedcircle #trustinme #circlesharing #circleshare #circles #circleoftheday #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircles #share #vipsnowballcircle #sharedcircleoftheday #sharewithyou #followme #followers #followback #circle #googleplus #coolpeople #circleshare #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #circleshare #circlesharing #fullcircleshare #powercircle #sha

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Canon Camera S - 11 of 30Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to July 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting June 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag and sort by "recent."I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Canon Camera S - 11 of 30Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to June 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting May 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag.I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +Gailen Mapes

Hand Picked Photographers Circles -Canon Camera S - 11 of 30Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to May 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting April 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag.I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +Gailen Mapes

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Canon Camera S - 11 of 30Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to April 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting March 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag.I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +Gailen Mapes

Another great circle shared with me by an amazing G+'er!!This circle will add great, amazing, wonderful, and awesome content to you feed plus your page will receive massive engagement and ppplllluuuussss OnEs!!! Welcome to +circle your circle with circles!!!!! :DBoost your visibility on Google+ - Share the circle!To be added to the Circle you have to do these simple steps:1 - include me in your circles2 - Click add people and create your circle3 - share the circle (include yourself)4 - add +1 to the post*More you share more you get! #circle #circleshare #circleshareoftheday #share #sharedcircles #engagers #engagerscircle #engagerspeople #engagersshowcasecircle #engagersshowcase ﻿

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Canon Camera S - 11 of 30Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to March 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting Feburary 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag.I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +Gailen

***Another great circle shared with me by an amazing G+'er!!***Boost your visibility on Google+ - Share the circle! Meet new people who will engage with you and as always add major PPPllllluuuuSSSS OnEs!!!!!!!! Welcome to +Circle your Circle with Circles!!!! :DTo be added to the Circle you have to do these simple steps:1 - include me in your circles 2 - Click add people and create a new circle name on the top left3- Click "Create Circle" 4 - share the new circle (include yourself) 5 - add +1 to this post 6- enjoy your new fRiEnDs!!!More you share more you get!#circles #circleshare #circlesharing #sharedcircles #sharingcircles #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircleoftheday #circlesunday #share #shared #followers #addcircles #publicsharedcircles #share #addpeople #addcircle #addfriends #circle #empireavenue #socialmedia #influencers #influencer #influence #influencermarketing #sundaycircle #circlesunday #circlesundaycircle ﻿

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Great Photographers With < 25,000 FollowersThe photographers here are all in my personal circles. The choices are mine and mine alone. No one asked, begged, or pleaded to belong. No bribes were offered or accepted. These are the people that I follow because I appreciate their great quality photography and their interaction. Most I have met as I help curate several of the photography themes. There are NO requirements to share this circle. I would appreciate the people in this circle plus the post, leave a comment, and share the circle as public. Each profile has been verified by me. Most have < 25,000 followers (when they were put into the circle). They each have high quality original photography content. You won’t find many animated gifs! I have included myself in the circle and also the landscape page. Some are fairly new to G+ so please make them feel welcome!!Landscape Photography: I invite everyone to check out the +Landscape Photography #LandsacapePhotography theme. If you want to impress me, that’s the place to do it!! Post a great landscape that will get my attention. See the About tab for all the details.I wasn’t included, what do I do? If you meet the criteria, weren’t included, but think you should be, then leave me a comment. Maybe I don’t know about you. There are millions of people on G+ and I don’t know everyone. However, I’ll be happy to have a look at your work if you will call it to my attention. Start posting landscapes that get my attention (see above)!!There’s a really great photographer XXX that you didn’t include. Please feel free to recommend qualified people but please only one. I discover new people every day and would be happy to look at their work. Please make sure that the recommended person meets the criteria. If they don’t then that tells me a lot about you!A while back, I had a wonderful discussion about circles with +Robin Griggs Wood and +Charles Lupica . If you don't know them, then let me introduce you to two of the finest people here on G+! Charles is a master of monochrome!! Robin is a master of everything and a mentor to all of us!! Did you know that she speaks seagull!! I hope that both Robin and Charles will look you all over and give you a share! There aren't many quality vetted circles shared on G+. I'm proud to say that this is one of them!!#Circleshare #Sharedcircles ﻿

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Canon Camera S - 11 of 30Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to January 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting December 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag.I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +Gailen Mape

It's the weekend! Here's my Circle of New People on Google+ to share with all of you. This Circle is made up of new people I've circled in the past few weeks on Google+.To help build some engagement on Google+ & this Circle I ask that everyone who is in this circle share a recent post of their own, or one you've shared in the last week by adding a link to it in the comments.Doing so, will give us all an opportunity to connect and share with other active Google+ users.If you were notified then you are in this circle.I look forward to checking out your favorite posts that I might have missed!There's no requirement to share, +1 or Comment but it's always appreciated if you do.Have a great Saturday everyone!#sharedcircles ﻿

Happy Superbowl Sunday everyone! Here's a Circle of New People I've circled recently on Google+ to share with all of you.To help build some engagement on Google+ & this Circle I ask that everyone who is in this circle share a recent post of their own by adding a link to it in the comments.Doing so, will give us all an opportunity to connect and share with other active Google+ users.If you were notified then you are in this circle.I look forward to checking out some of your favorite posts that I might have missed!Enjoy your Sunday!#sharedcircles ﻿

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"Sunset in Fine Form"Last night the water was as interesting as the sunset. There is a rip tide warning out and the water was shallow adding a lot of movement to the water creating some fascinating shapes and forms and colors. Spring is here in the Panhandle with lovely blossoms and warmth and sun!

Final week of my FaceBook giveaway: http://bit.ly/1hZh6a2

#drustefanstone #PanamaCityBeach #sunset ﻿

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Purple OrchidsFor my birthday in January, I was given a beautiful bouquet of purple orchids. They can grace your phone or computer as wallpaper (download yours from my blog) but today I wanted to share them for #floralfriday with +Tamara Pruessner +Beth Akerman +Eustace James +Kiki Nelson because right now there are few flowers outside, even here in Florida! And not many nearly so lovely. And flowers always brighten ones day!

#orchids #purplecircle #drustefanstone ﻿

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Reflections to daydream by...For me it is time to reflect. It has been busy here in Panama City Beach over the last month especially. Transition after transition, so the opportunity to just sit back and reflect upon it all and the meaning it has in life is a good thing. It helps to remember the beauty, the pleasure of each one and to spring forward in hope and possibilities.

2015 March Wallpaper #smartphone#desktopThe month of February I was blessed with the use of a beachfront condo where I was able to make a lot of pastel art and many photographs, especially sunsets. They were always at my fingertips! Yet, the end of February and beginning of March have been a bu...﻿

2015 March Wallpaper #smartphone#desktopThe month of February I was blessed with the use of a beachfront condo where I was able to make a lot of pastel art and many photographs, especially sunsets. They were always at my fingertips! Yet, the end of February and beginning of March have been a bu...﻿___

2015 February Wallpaper #desktopwallpaper#photographyI recently returned from a trip to New Orleans and with Mardi Gras coming to that city soon, it was filled with all sorts of wonderful sights. This month I've included several choices from New Orleans and, I'd be remiss if I didn't also include a Panama Ci...﻿

2015 February Wallpaper #desktopwallpaper#photographyI recently returned from a trip to New Orleans and with Mardi Gras coming to that city soon, it was filled with all sorts of wonderful sights. This month I've included several choices from New Orleans and, I'd be remiss if I didn't also include a Panama Ci...﻿___

January Wallpaper for your computer and smartphones. #desktopwallpaperMy apologies for the late posting. The flu rather took me down for a number of days after Christmas. But here are your January choices, some of my late year favorites. When you think of the new year think of reaching new heights, remembering that you are n...﻿

January Wallpaper for your computer and smartphones. #desktopwallpaperMy apologies for the late posting. The flu rather took me down for a number of days after Christmas. But here are your January choices, some of my late year favorites. When you think of the new year think of reaching new heights, remembering that you are n...﻿___

2014 December Calendar Wallpaper #smartphone#wallpaper#desktopwallpaperDecember a month of reflection of all the blessings and trials the year has brought. A month to consider your goals and plans for the new year and its arrival. A time of celebration and love. December, the month that closes out the year. December wallpa...﻿

2014 December Calendar Wallpaper #smartphone#wallpaper#desktopwallpaperDecember a month of reflection of all the blessings and trials the year has brought. A month to consider your goals and plans for the new year and its arrival. A time of celebration and love. December, the month that closes out the year. December wallpa...﻿___

November 2014 Wallpaper for your computers and smartphones!November has arrived! Can you imagine? The holidays are nearly upon us. Lots of luscious warm colors will be chic for your electronic devices! Here in the states it will soon be election day, so that warrants an American flag and Thanksgiving is coming ...﻿

November 2014 Wallpaper for your computers and smartphones!November has arrived! Can you imagine? The holidays are nearly upon us. Lots of luscious warm colors will be chic for your electronic devices! Here in the states it will soon be election day, so that warrants an American flag and Thanksgiving is coming ...﻿___

September Calendar Wallpaper: Summer's last hurrah #desktopwallpaper#photoAs Summer comes to a close, I'm as busy as a beaver. But it is time for new calendar wallpaper for all your electronic devices. For most laptops 16x9 or 1366x768 And computer 16x10 or 2560x1600 1680x1050 1440x900: For Android Phones: And iPhones: As alwa...﻿

September Calendar Wallpaper: Summer's last hurrah #desktopwallpaper#photoAs Summer comes to a close, I'm as busy as a beaver. But it is time for new calendar wallpaper for all your electronic devices. For most laptops 16x9 or 1366x768 And computer 16x10 or 2560x1600 1680x1050 1440x900: For Android Phones: And iPhones: As alwa...﻿___

July 2014 Wallpaper- Just Imagine! #photograph#wallpaperJune has come and gone and July has descended quickly upon us and it is time once again to update your desktop and phone wallpapers! It is time to just imagine. Imagine yourself on the beach, swimming in the emerald waters of the Gulf, watching a sunset ...﻿

July 2014 Wallpaper- Just Imagine! #photograph#wallpaperJune has come and gone and July has descended quickly upon us and it is time once again to update your desktop and phone wallpapers! It is time to just imagine. Imagine yourself on the beach, swimming in the emerald waters of the Gulf, watching a sunset ...﻿___

June 2014 Desktop Calendar Wallpaper #desktopwallpaper#wallpaper#photographThe months just pass too quickly! June has arrived and it is time for your new desktop calendar wallpaper! The lazy days of Summer have arrived. Relax, pull up a rocking chair, grab an iced tea and relax. For your laptop 16x9 or resolution of 1366x768 Fo...﻿

June 2014 Desktop Calendar Wallpaper #desktopwallpaper#wallpaper#photographThe months just pass too quickly! June has arrived and it is time for your new desktop calendar wallpaper! The lazy days of Summer have arrived. Relax, pull up a rocking chair, grab an iced tea and relax. For your laptop 16x9 or resolution of 1366x768 Fo...﻿___

Reflections to daydream by...For me it is time to reflect. It has been busy here in Panama City Beach over the last month especially. Transition after transition, so the opportunity to just sit back and reflect upon it all and the meaning it has in life is a good thing. It helps to remember the beauty, the pleasure of each one and to spring forward in hope and possibilities.

Reflections to daydream by...For me it is time to reflect. It has been busy here in Panama City Beach over the last month especially. Transition after transition, so the opportunity to just sit back and reflect upon it all and the meaning it has in life is a good thing. It helps to remember the beauty, the pleasure of each one and to spring forward in hope and possibilities.

"Sweet Magnolia"The streets are lined with magnolia in bloom, the waters are filled with lilies, the skies are blue, the birds are singing, the air is warm and the flowers are blossoming. We really do live in a wonderful world, if we just take the time to realize it. Stop for a moment on this Saturday to breathe in the wonder of your world. Enjoy it, love it, rejoice in it!

#magnolia #drustefanstone #Florida﻿

"Sweet Magnolia"The streets are lined with magnolia in bloom, the waters are filled with lilies, the skies are blue, the birds are singing, the air is warm and the flowers are blossoming. We really do live in a wonderful world, if we just take the time to realize it. Stop for a moment on this Saturday to breathe in the wonder of your world. Enjoy it, love it, rejoice in it!

Hope and Promise during Turbulent TimesThere are times each of us experience that are turbulent and seem overwhelming. The waters come and we feel overwhelmed, as if we are drowning in the midst of them. But like the lily and lily pads, hang on, the depth of our spirit and resolve provides hope and promise. When you are grounded and firm, the waters can come, they might overflow you but you won't drown. They might bring doubt and trouble, but they can't take the hope and promise of better times away...because you have the roots of survival and the fortitude to rise above the tides. Grounded and alive we survive.

Hope and Promise during Turbulent TimesThere are times each of us experience that are turbulent and seem overwhelming. The waters come and we feel overwhelmed, as if we are drowning in the midst of them. But like the lily and lily pads, hang on, the depth of our spirit and resolve provides hope and promise. When you are grounded and firm, the waters can come, they might overflow you but you won't drown. They might bring doubt and trouble, but they can't take the hope and promise of better times away...because you have the roots of survival and the fortitude to rise above the tides. Grounded and alive we survive.

My first Selfy for the very first Selfy Sunday 8/13/2011 for TBT. #firstselfie It still says everything, it comes full circle actually with my current profile photograph. Gosh, that's been quite some time!

My first Selfy for the very first Selfy Sunday 8/13/2011 for TBT. #firstselfie It still says everything, it comes full circle actually with my current profile photograph. Gosh, that's been quite some time!

Keep it SimpleLife is complicated. It always seems better to keep things simple, especially on Mondays. Clear your thoughts don't let them spiral out of control. Kiss your week with simplicity. Let it unfold as it may and cherish every. single. step.

Keep it SimpleLife is complicated. It always seems better to keep things simple, especially on Mondays. Clear your thoughts don't let them spiral out of control. Kiss your week with simplicity. Let it unfold as it may and cherish every. single. step.

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They call me LilyI was able to get over to my small pond to see the Spring waterlilies in bloom. I will return, but the lilies are lovely and white and close! There are lots of blooms right now in the ponds despite the rain, or because of the rain. They seem to add just enough "sunshine" after the wet dreary days and beg to be admired. Just call her "Lily."

They call me LilyI was able to get over to my small pond to see the Spring waterlilies in bloom. I will return, but the lilies are lovely and white and close! There are lots of blooms right now in the ponds despite the rain, or because of the rain. They seem to add just enough "sunshine" after the wet dreary days and beg to be admired. Just call her "Lily."

2014 May Wallpaper for all your electronic devices! #photo#wallpaperThis year is just flying by! The last day of April was upon me before I realized it! The winner of the print from my Facebook giveaway was Ms. Frisby and she chose a Japanese dancer photograph; gosh, that brings back some great memories from wonderful O...﻿

2014 May Wallpaper for all your electronic devices! #photo#wallpaperThis year is just flying by! The last day of April was upon me before I realized it! The winner of the print from my Facebook giveaway was Ms. Frisby and she chose a Japanese dancer photograph; gosh, that brings back some great memories from wonderful O...﻿___

The Yellow LineYellow seems to brighten everything. Yellow daisies, yellow roses, yellow sunshine. Imagine yellow as it brightens your day or the night sky at sunset. I am often told that Panama City Beach has some of the most beautiful sunsets anywhere. I have had the joy of photographing many of them and I would have to agree. Why not bring some yellow into your day! (Or a Panama City Beach sunset!)

#drustefanstone #panamacitybeach #sunset #yellowcircle ﻿

The Yellow LineYellow seems to brighten everything. Yellow daisies, yellow roses, yellow sunshine. Imagine yellow as it brightens your day or the night sky at sunset. I am often told that Panama City Beach has some of the most beautiful sunsets anywhere. I have had the joy of photographing many of them and I would have to agree. Why not bring some yellow into your day! (Or a Panama City Beach sunset!)

Love's EmbraceSometimes, when surrounded by darkness, by peril, by distress, love's embrace seems to bring light to a dark world. It is like a breath of light; a pleasant place in a difficult world. May love's embrace profoundly encompass and help you feel the good in your world.

Love's EmbraceSometimes, when surrounded by darkness, by peril, by distress, love's embrace seems to bring light to a dark world. It is like a breath of light; a pleasant place in a difficult world. May love's embrace profoundly encompass and help you feel the good in your world.

Come on over and check out Image Brief. It's a great place to use the photography that you make to earn some extra money! They present various briefs that buyers need photographs for and you present your photography and get good compensation. Why not take a look? http://www.imagebrief.com/r/Gf4g30﻿

Come on over and check out Image Brief. It's a great place to use the photography that you make to earn some extra money! They present various briefs that buyers need photographs for and you present your photography and get good compensation. Why not take a look? http://www.imagebrief.com/r/Gf4g30﻿___

April Desktop and Smartphone Wallpaper #desktopwallpaper#photoAs the months whiz by April is just around the corner so it's time for some new wallpaper! Spring has arrived and here are your new wallpaper choices. For you laptop or computers sized 16x9 or 1366x769 For your iPhone And your Android Desktops sized 16x10...﻿

April Desktop and Smartphone Wallpaper #desktopwallpaper#photoAs the months whiz by April is just around the corner so it's time for some new wallpaper! Spring has arrived and here are your new wallpaper choices. For you laptop or computers sized 16x9 or 1366x769 For your iPhone And your Android Desktops sized 16x10...﻿___

The Language of SpringAs if in silence Spring speaks its sweet song. Whispers of beauty, of gentle colors, of blossoms and of hope. Spring's gentle song is like honey to a weary soul. Listen. It speaks to you.

Last day to enter the giveaway! Don't miss out on your chance to win one of my photographs! http://bit.ly/1hZh6a2

#giveaway #drustefanstone #photograph #pinkcircle﻿

The Language of SpringAs if in silence Spring speaks its sweet song. Whispers of beauty, of gentle colors, of blossoms and of hope. Spring's gentle song is like honey to a weary soul. Listen. It speaks to you.

Last day to enter the giveaway! Don't miss out on your chance to win one of my photographs! http://bit.ly/1hZh6a2

"Sunset in Fine Form"Last night the water was as interesting as the sunset. There is a rip tide warning out and the water was shallow adding a lot of movement to the water creating some fascinating shapes and forms and colors. Spring is here in the Panhandle with lovely blossoms and warmth and sun!

Final week of my FaceBook giveaway: http://bit.ly/1hZh6a2

#drustefanstone #PanamaCityBeach #sunset ﻿

"Sunset in Fine Form"Last night the water was as interesting as the sunset. There is a rip tide warning out and the water was shallow adding a lot of movement to the water creating some fascinating shapes and forms and colors. Spring is here in the Panhandle with lovely blossoms and warmth and sun!

"Spring's Arrival"In true form to its refreshing beauty and gentle color it comes softly to break Winter's grasp. It has no idea how welcome it is, especially THIS year! Beauty in Creation, it is generally unmatchable, nor is it more welcome by more people.

Giveaway in progress of one of my photographs, last week to enter! http://bit.ly/1hZh6a2
#giveaway #photograph #drustefanstone﻿

"Spring's Arrival"In true form to its refreshing beauty and gentle color it comes softly to break Winter's grasp. It has no idea how welcome it is, especially THIS year! Beauty in Creation, it is generally unmatchable, nor is it more welcome by more people.

Giveaway in progress of one of my photographs, last week to enter! http://bit.ly/1hZh6a2
#giveaway #photograph #drustefanstone﻿___

Gentle DreamsSometimes you might dream big, sometimes about impossible things, sometimes you just get lost in the gentle world of dreams and wishes and imagination. It is good to dream. It is good to dwell in a gentle place, a place where you are safe, where peace comes softly to you. Imagine. Dream. Hope. Rest. "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:" Eccl 3:17

It has been fun to imagine my photographs framed. This print could be yours see my giveaway on FaceBook here: http://bit.ly/1hZh6a2

#drustefanstone #flowerphotography #giveaway﻿

Gentle DreamsSometimes you might dream big, sometimes about impossible things, sometimes you just get lost in the gentle world of dreams and wishes and imagination. It is good to dream. It is good to dwell in a gentle place, a place where you are safe, where peace comes softly to you. Imagine. Dream. Hope. Rest. "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:" Eccl 3:17

It has been fun to imagine my photographs framed. This print could be yours see my giveaway on FaceBook here: http://bit.ly/1hZh6a2

The Vortex of LoveLove is something like that; it draws what surrounds it to its center. When love is real everything is affected by it and it becomes lovelier than a rose with all its petals perfectly surrounding its center enveloping it, protecting it, gently loving it and making it beautiful. Reach out in love today toward someone special. Kiss them with a rose.

The Vortex of LoveLove is something like that; it draws what surrounds it to its center. When love is real everything is affected by it and it becomes lovelier than a rose with all its petals perfectly surrounding its center enveloping it, protecting it, gently loving it and making it beautiful. Reach out in love today toward someone special. Kiss them with a rose.

March Desktop Calendar Wallpaper for your phone and computer #photoWill March come in like a lion or a lamb? Either way you can enjoy it in a raindrop spattered rose or a calm water lily or even a spectacular Panama City Beach sunset on your desktop or as your phone home or lock screens. For most laptops and other 9x16 or...﻿

March Desktop Calendar Wallpaper for your phone and computer #photoWill March come in like a lion or a lamb? Either way you can enjoy it in a raindrop spattered rose or a calm water lily or even a spectacular Panama City Beach sunset on your desktop or as your phone home or lock screens. For most laptops and other 9x16 or...﻿___

1. My photography began as a starting point for my pastel drawings and oil paintings. The other half was for recording family history and events and building memories. I still use it for both to this day. BUT it has become a more serious venture all its own.2. I have very little photography equipment. Sometimes I lament that I have only two lenses but it makes me stretch myself as a photographer and it leaves little decision-making necessary and while a tripod is part of my equipment it rarely comes out of its bag. (I too hate the tripod's limitations Nathan.)3. I'm not in search of the "perfectly executed technical photograph" but for the photograph that will provoke a response, leave an impression, and one that emanates with emotive eleme... more »

When All Else Fails

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Three Things that You May not Know About Me as a Photographer

1. My photography began as a starting point for my pastel drawings and oil paintings. The other half was for recording family history and events and building memories. I still use it for both to this day. BUT it has become a more serious venture all its own.2. I have very little photography equipment. Sometimes I lament that I have only two lenses but it makes me stretch myself as a photographer and it leaves little decision-making necessary and while a tripod is part of my equipment it rarely comes out of its bag. (I too hate the tripod's limitations Nathan.)3. I'm not in search of the "perfectly executed technical photograph" but for the photograph that will provoke a response, leave an impression, and one that emanates with emotive elements. It is what I choose to emphasize and is the force or intensity which I want oozing from my work. It is an idea that gathers its existence from sharpness, blur, clarity, shape, line, value, texture, balance, emphasis, space, movement, composition and/or color; not technical perfection. I want people to immerse themselves in the frame and take something away that makes a difference in their life; generally of the positive nature. I hope it makes people stop at that single frame to let it speak to their heart to find out how it moves them. Those small snippets of our world that we so often just walk by and never bother to pay attention to, are the bits that are my lifeblood, the pieces that give me energy and hold my wishes and dreams. They are the things that make me see and feel the world in the way that makes life just a little bit better.

Those are the three things that you might not have known about me and photography, what’s yours?

Purple OrchidsFor my birthday in January, I was given a beautiful bouquet of purple orchids. They can grace your phone or computer as wallpaper (download yours from my blog) but today I wanted to share them for #floralfriday with +Tamara Pruessner +Beth Akerman +Eustace James +Kiki Nelson because right now there are few flowers outside, even here in Florida! And not many nearly so lovely. And flowers always brighten ones day!

#orchids #purplecircle #drustefanstone ﻿

Purple OrchidsFor my birthday in January, I was given a beautiful bouquet of purple orchids. They can grace your phone or computer as wallpaper (download yours from my blog) but today I wanted to share them for #floralfriday with +Tamara Pruessner +Beth Akerman +Eustace James +Kiki Nelson because right now there are few flowers outside, even here in Florida! And not many nearly so lovely. And flowers always brighten ones day!

The Blank CanvasWe all begin with a blank canvas; what we do with it depends on us. Color your world. Think about it, what does color your world? Is it a thing of beauty? Is it colored with all the subtleties of a path well lived? Is it glorious? One little brushstroke can make all the difference. Just remember, it's a wonderful life!

#drustefanstone #PanamaCityBeachsunset #PanamaCityBeach #sunset ﻿

The Blank CanvasWe all begin with a blank canvas; what we do with it depends on us. Color your world. Think about it, what does color your world? Is it a thing of beauty? Is it colored with all the subtleties of a path well lived? Is it glorious? One little brushstroke can make all the difference. Just remember, it's a wonderful life!

Watering Your SoulWhat makes you feel alive? What waters your soul? Do you take care to do that often? Have you found that secret something or someone who speaks softly to you? who whispers to your heart? Take time to water your soul and feel alive.

Watering Your SoulWhat makes you feel alive? What waters your soul? Do you take care to do that often? Have you found that secret something or someone who speaks softly to you? who whispers to your heart? Take time to water your soul and feel alive.